A brief podcast about the RC hobby and things happening at the CCxRC YouTube Channel. We talk about new products from Horizon Hobby, Traxxas, RC4WD, Team Associated, ARRMA, LOSI, Carisma, Kyosho, Tamiya, Spektrum, Axial, Freestyle RC and many other big and small brands in the hobby. On top of brands, the podcast also has interviews RC drivers to get their take on the hobby and its direction.
Episodes
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
It's been a few weeks since the last podcast, so I've got a bit of a brain dump on this one. Lots coming for 2022.
What do I think of the new Traxxas Maxx with Widemaxx. My comments are pretty positive on it. I like it.
Mofo RC and Furitek RC have some interesting new products coming for the micro RC enthusiasts.
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Unless you've been living under a rock big enough for a SCX6 to crawl over, you've heard of Josh from Harley Designs. His channel is immensely popular and his weekly Scale News Update shows keeps up-to-date with all the current releases and announcements from the industry.
I asked him to come on so we could talk about how he got started in RC and how he found full-time employment in the industy.
Harley Designs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiAOfMDwKjLhFglk0HTM6Hw
Vanquish Products Website: https://www.vanquishproducts.com/
Saturday Dec 04, 2021
Saturday Dec 04, 2021
I’m so excited about my Vacucu3D Vacuum forming machine I bought from oldtimerc.com
After I ordered it, they reached out to me and we started a dialogue. They have given me a 10% off code for me to share with you.
to get the discount, use: ccxrc10
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
In this episode of the While My Batteries Charge Podcast, Justin Eglitis of Big 'Merica RC joins me to talk about RC Monster Trucks. Justin's RC Monster Truck videos are very popular and stand out from other videos as he adds real monster truck engine sounds to them to add realism. He's also very good at driving them and creating new tricks for the rest of us to try to keep up with.
Check him out: https://www.instagram.com/bigmerica_rc/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigmerica_rc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jDvWyQ27INnRYb7bwOcHQ
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Today's guest is Eric Padilla from RC Patina Guy. He creates some of the baddest paint jobs of rusted out and patina'd beauties. Since I like things a bit grungy, I love his work. Be sure to check it out for yourself at his website, instagram and Facebook.
RC Patina Guy links:
Website: https://www.rcpatinaguy.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rcpatinaguyLLC/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rcpatinaguy/
Saturday Nov 20, 2021
Saturday Nov 20, 2021
This is a quick update from the road. I'm currently in my hotel room waiting for the race tomorrow. I didn't have much time after my move to get anything ready for this specific race, but I'm here to meet people, have fun, and do the best I can with the trucks I brought.
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
I know that many of you have been working customizing 1/24 scale crawlers and converting them into Micro Monster Trucks. This Southwest Monster Shop Tiny Titan is a step toward making it easier. One problem I've encountered and fielded many questions about is how to make them faster. There are ways, but it hasn't been easy to figure out what motor mounts, pinions, spur gears, etc to use. Hopefully this list will help clear it up. I don't take credit for it. I sourced it from Michael MacKenzie who worked with Ernie at Southwest Monster Shop on testing his Tiny Titan chassis. He complied a list of parts and I've used that as the base for my list.
Start with an Axial SCX24: https://bit.ly/SCX24-67C10
Parts You Need:
- SWMS Tiny Titan Chassis: https://bit.ly/3BnwPwl
- SWMS Wheels (I prefer Narrow width look): https://bit.ly/3Dcp8v0
- AMT MT Tires: https://ebay.us/oURU8G
- Surpass 1220 8600kv Brushless motor: https://amzn.to/3DcmOEi
- Screws To Mount Motor Traxxas tra6643: https://ebay.us/rq8c5X
- Furitek Lizard ESC with Bluetooth Module: https://bit.ly/30c8WLt
- Hot Racing Shocks: https://bit.ly/3Bdl0Jn
- Hot Racing Axial SCX24 0.5M Spur Gear Conversion: https://bit.ly/3HoJ9ku
- Hot Racing Servo Mount: https://bit.ly/3vrIitD
- Hot Racing Steering Links: https://bit.ly/31VgeUT
- Hitec 5065 MG Servo: https://bit.ly/3EhinYM
Other Chassis Options:
- ECB 3D Printing Chassis: https://ebay.us/iftWot
- Mofo RC Monster Truck Chassis: https://bit.ly/3kC2JzG
Other Servo Options:
- Cheaper: Emax ES08MAII 12g Analog Metal Gear Servo: https://bit.ly/2XNGLBI
- Better: Reefs 99 Micro servo: https://bit.ly/reefs99micro
The extra hop-ups I did in my build:
- Mofo RC Bulletproof Transmission: https://bit.ly/3ku3JpF
- Hot Racing Links: https://bit.ly/3FbvtqP
- Hot Racing Drive shafts: https://bit.ly/3FbN02u
- Treal overdrive gears (need 2 sets): https://amzn.to/3DdAH4Y
- Hot Racing Front Axle: https://bit.ly/3n8aNdj
- Hot Racing Rear Axle: https://bit.ly/3kuevMq
- Spektrum SR215 receiver: https://bit.ly/3HbGZVa
- Spektrum DX5 Rugged: https://bit.ly/spektrum-rugged
Follow Southwest Monster Shop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SWMSesalas
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
It was quite a week for new releases in the RC world. Let's talk about that and more.